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The Peruvian coast is the most populous region. Ranges from Tumbes to Tacna and consists of small valleys and vast deserts that are bathed by the Pacific Ocean. Over the long coastal strip, there are many cities and towns that kept alive the traditions and customs of the region.
For example, one of the most important holidays of the Peruvian coast is done in the department of Ica, the Harvest Festival. This festival celebrates the abundance of grapes and wine of the region where the vines turned the desert green expanses. Held every year during the first days of March, the Harvest is to strip the vines of their fruit to produce the famous wines and pisco, representative of the region.
On the north coast of Peru in Trujillo, one can find unique horses in the world, walking horses, a breed descended from horses brought into the Spanish conquest, but a native of Peru. The side walk or “level of passage” are very special to this race. Usually the way these horses are ridden by barges, elegant gentlemen wearing linen poncho and big straw hats.
In Lima, the Peruvian capital, you live all the months of October one of the most important traditions of Peru, El Senor de los Milagros. Considered the largest Catholic religious manifestation in the world, the processions of the “Black Christ” are crowded with hundreds of people who follow the journey of the litter on the streets of the capital. By tradition also during the month of October increased consumption of “Dona Pepa nougat, a dessert-as the story goes, was created by a true devotee.
Finally, a widespread custom throughout the Peruvian coast is the sailor, a partner dance that exudes grace, cunning and skill. There are variants of the sailor, the sailor as Lima, the northern fishing and seafood with horse step. In general, this dance represents the male courtship using gallantry and elegance. The clothes vary according to the area, but the common items are hats for men, long skirts for women and tissues using both dancers.
The Peruvian Amazon is one of the places that amaze visitors. Despite being the least populated country in the Peruvian jungle are kept alive many of the cultures of the place that until now maintained their languages, customs and traditions.
One of the most popular customs of the Peruvian jungle is the Feast of San Juan. Takes place in several towns in the Amazon, being the principal place of holding the city of Iquitos, in the department of Loreto. The bands typical food dishes of the region are the charms of this event.
Traditions and Customs of PeruanaLa Jungle Fiesta de San Juan is celebrated every June 24. In the morning, people attending the rivers to take a purification bath and then go to the Mass for the holy. After the ceremonial part of the party, the upbeat melodies of flutes and drums accompany the tasting of juanes, a dish prepared with rice and chicken that are wrapped in banana leaves. The jungle held late into the night, amid the music and drinks.
Another widely held in some villages in the jungle is the Corpus Christi, a festival held in May where residents participate in religious activities. As at any party, when night celebration takes another direction. Drinks like uvachado (from grapes), Pina (pineapple-based), witched (based on Jagua) or sacadiablo (soaked medicinal plants) are consumed by lot amid the clamor of the jungle.
Finally, speaking of wild habits cannot fail to mention the unique cuisine Amazon. Juane addition, there are more symbols of the region’s dishes like tacaco with cured meat, a dish prepared from roast and mashed green plantains that is served with smoked pork jerky. Inchicapi is a dish prepared with liquefied peanut accompanied by goose bumps, but can also be pork.